Oliphants West Gate, R40 , 1380 Balule Game Reserve, South Africa
#5 of 13 hotels in Balule Game Reserve
Guests' ChoiceBased on 38 hotel reviews
9.6Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.9
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.7
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Andreia
FranceThe lodge is really comfortable but the best part is the people who work there. The staff is really kind and they managed to give us the best experience, the food was great. It was our first Safari in a game reserve and we saw the big 5 and so much more. The guides are awesome, Sydwell and Vuyani! Thank you
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Veerle
BelgiumWe liked everything ecvept getting up early,but it is well worth iy
We had an amzing stay. The experience was very personalised staff very attentive and welcoming. The rangers were very well trained.Thegame drives are a true adventure, tracking down the big 5!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Anna
United KingdomNo complaints at all - we hope to return some day!
Absolutely fantastic stay at Naledi lodge - a trip that will be remembered for years to come! We loved the morning and evening safari drives and were lucky to see all of the big five including lion cubs and a pair of leopards. Our safari guides Sid and Vuyani went above and beyond every day to ensure we saw as much as possible and were extremely friendly too. We were also very impressed by the high quality of the food at breakfast, lunch and dinner and the amazing service of Naledi staff. Special shout out to Sam the chef, Angel, Lotta and Marise who did everything they could for us and more. They were extremely kind and thoughtful - on our final day it was my birthday and they gave me a lovely gift of a Naledi mug and Amarula which made my day.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 January 2024
Angela
United StatesThe meals were arranged beautifully and so delicious! Our guides were so professional and courteous and curtailed each drive to our interests. The staff felt like friends after 3 days; I wish we could have extended our stay much longer.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Andrius
LithuaniaAmazing safari drives, impeccable service and true luxury. Saw the Big 5 on the first drive, but the true difference from Krueger is the possibility to drive off-road thus get very close to the animals, be it rhino's or lions
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 20 December 2023
Thiago
BrazilNothing
Everything
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 13 November 2023
Tracy
United KingdomOur only disappointment (and this is small) is that our two bedroom suite didn’t connect internally so to speak or share things with our family requires going outside to get to them.
Small lodge with individual rooms looking out into the bush, a variety of seating and relaxing areas, 4 different locations to enjoy meals, fabulous chef, safari drivers and guides were knowledgeable and eager to find a variety of animals, drinks out in the bush morning & night. A beautifully designed and authentic lodge.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Jennifer
United StatesEverything about it was amazing.
I stayed there for three nights with my husband for our honeymoon. We were blown away by their hospitality, delicious meals, and extremely knowledgeable safari guides. We saw the big 5 and more. Kjell would quickly respond to my emails, and even organized to have the staff set up our room with rose petals, champagne, and a private dinner one night for our honeymoon. Lastly, the food made by a private chef and included many three course meals. I definitely recommend staying there.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 29 August 2023
Angela
United KingdomNothing
The staff were exceptional. The food is really tasty ( the breakfasts after the morning game drive were always very welcome!). The game drives were amazing. We saw everything we had hoped to see. Excellent and Oupa, our tracker and guide were so knowledgeable and skilled, they made every drive an adventure. Our room was comfortable, but we did not spend much time in the room!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 5 July 2023
Stephan
GermanyThat we didn't stay longer.
Wonderful from the beginning until the end. Staff were amazing, they go over and above. Game drives were awesome. Food was plentiful and delicious.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 25 June 2023
Kathryn
United StatesMy daughter is a pescatarian and they were great about accommodating her. My husband and I don't eat much red meat or meat at all for breakfast but we did not mention this ahead of time. After a day, we learned to ask about alternative menu options, but it would have been nice if we had known that we had some of these options up front. A new group of guests looked jealously at our salmon that we requested the last day because they had only been asked if they wanted pork loin.
Fabulous stay from beginning to end. Staff bent over backwards trying to make us comfortable. We especially loved our guides Oupa and Excellent who were funny, knowledgeable, and always in a good mood. They also were great trackers and educated us about tracking during game drives and the bush walk. The property is lovely as well and has lots of lapas for game viewing and privacy. We saw 4 out of the big 5 including lots of lions, several leopards, and 3 rhinos on our 5 game drives. The food is great and you feel like you never stop eating.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 8 June 2023
Theodore
United StatesExtraordinary value for a safari venue. Our room was spectacular and extremely private. We went on two safaris per day, one early in the morning, one late afternoon, 3 hours each. We saw more wildlife close up than I ever expected.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 25 April 2023
Clara
Germanynothing
privat Location, Great staff - always friendly and we had so much fun with the two rangers during our game drive
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 20 March 2023
Sarah
United StatesThe Staff is amazing, they do what they can to make this the perfect holiday for you. We had the apartment with a private pool viewing towards the park, it was huge, well equipped and very clean. The day starts at 5 AM with waking up, first Game drive roughly from 5:30 til 8:30, breakfast at 9:00. Then you can have a bush walk or go to a hide&view place or just relax. At 14:30 lunch is served. 16:30 the evening game drive starts and you are back for dinner at 21:00. (This was in March, schedule changes based on sunrise/set) The food was excellent and plenty to eat. The game drives were the absolute highlight, we saw the big 5 and many more animals in just two days. The price is definitely great for what you are getting and also fair compared to other Lodges. We 100% staying at Naledi!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 2 March 2023
Johann
FranceIf we have to say something, the lunch which was sometimes light. But not a big deal
We had a wonderful stay, thanks to the staff, very considerate, the safaris that were amazing. It was such a pleasure to go twice a day for these game drives with the best guides. The room was very beautiful and well decorated. And very good food. I recommend 100%
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 24 August 2022
Louis
FranceEVERYTHING Naledi is a little paradise ! Everything is amazing, the people, the food, the place, the fact that we have lunch and dinner in different places, the animals you can see from the lodge, and I obviously forget things … We highly recommand this amazing lodge. We had a wonderful time, thank you so much
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 20 August 2022
Amitay
IsraelEven if I really search there is nothing bad to say about this place...
A perfect safari experience. Amazing staff who do everything to make the stay pleasant. Great meals. At our request, they provided us with kosher meat, which was very significant for us. Highly recommended!
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 4 May 2022
Kai
GermanyWe visited Naledi for the second time and were absolutely thrilled again. The accommodation in the luxurious chalet "paperbark" was perfect and exactly as shown in the pictures. The fantastic service from the on-site staff was far exceeded our expectations: The morning and evening game drives with Oupa and Perfect were a great experience every time. We saw the Big Five several times and much more (even leopard cubs). But what made it special: the enthusiasm of the two for the nature - they obviously love their "job". The food was fantastic - we have rarely eaten so well on vacation. Thank you for the wonderful dinner around the campfire and lunch in the lookout in the bush! We will definitely come back and can only recommend a stay at Naledi to everyone!
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 26 April 2022
Don
South AfricaFaultless.
An outstanding property. Incredibly friendly and knowledgeable staff, comfortable, small, quiet and immaculate. We ate like royalty and slept like logs!
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 24 April 2022
Richard
United KingdomN/A
Beautiful location, amazing people, superb food and hospitality and luxurious places to relax and watch the world and wildlife go by.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 27 February 2022
Andra
United Kingdomnothing to not like
Superb service, the best game drives we have had (and we have been to quite a few), fantastic food. would really really recommend to go to Naledi bushlodge.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 23 January 2022
Debby
Netherlandsnothing
everything
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 14 January 2022
Wikusvdl
South AfricaLocation, food, staff, the whole experience was exceptional. Definitely met all our expectations of a weekend in the bush. We will be back in the not so distant future.
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 6 December 2021
Muriel
FranceNothing, all was amazing
We loved the place, we enjoyed a lot our stay. The lodge is amazing,details also and incredible Team. The game are amazing like the impalas ! :) Thanks again to Opa and Excellent for their professionnalism, sens of humour. Thanks also for all the Team, chef, manager, you have to go to that heaven..
Stayed in November 2021
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